Were I to come unstuck in time, like a character in a Kurt Vonnegut tale, how would I tell my story as a tennis player? Maybe a little like this: I am 9 years old and, like most boys that age, a star athlete in my own mind...

For Fernando Gonzalez's side, see Long John Silver's take. IntroductionEven for an era of increased forehand velocity, the semifinal matchup between Robin Soderling and Fernando Gonzalez promises exceptionally hard hitting...

For the opposite side of the debate, read the piece by Lleyton Hewitt's No. 1 fan, Long John Silver. Introduction: Rafael Nadal and Lleyton Hewitt are the best embodiments of heart, determination and dedication on the ATP Tour...

Many of you may not know who I am, but the less socially inclined of your number will recognize me as Uatu the Watcher, introduced in the pages of Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four, where I was obliged to chronicle events but never interfere with them..

For the incomparable Long John Silver’s argument in Rafael Nadal’s favor, click here Evolution of the Game If such a thing as a born clay court player exists, then both Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal would fit the bill...